An Analysis of Coexistence of Multiple Oral Parafunctional Habits in Extraverts

Objective: To assess the presence and coexistence of multiple oral parafunctional habits in individuals with extravert personality type Methodology: A Cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at College Dentistry, Sharif Medical Dental College, Lahore, over 5 months, from July to November 2021. Data collected using medical questionnaire ten item inventory scale (TIPI). Results: There significant association habit nail biting tooth clenching (p≤0.001), grinding(p≤0.001), hard objects (p≤0.001) chewing gum (p=0.027). Practical Implication: This will help dental practitioners use assessment as an effective important tool find propensity individual for development habits. In this way they be able provide timely treatment counselling before their health deteriorates due Conclusion: The found coexist most grinding followed by objects, clenching. Keywords: Extraverts, Oral habits, Ten Item Inventory Scale, Nail Biting